Swanson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Swanson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$473,127
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $200,000 |
| 2024 | $1,000 | 1 | $399,705 |
| 2025 | $11,000 | 2 | $473,127 |
How to apply
Swanson Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Swanson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 2 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Childrens Museum | General Support | $10,000 |
| Linked2Literacy | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger L Swanson
- Kimberly A Swanson
- Jae Q Walker
- Brady M Burns
Questions people ask
Does Swanson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Swanson Foundation Inc give?
$11,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Swanson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger L Swanson (Chairman), Kimberly A Swanson (President), Jae Q Walker (Vice President) and Brady M Burns (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Swanson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.